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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,950.11, 7,424.46 and 1,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,950.11, 7,424.46 and 1,252.11 is: 1,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,950.11 : 7,424.46 = 1,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,950.11/7,424.46 = 1,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,950.11x = 7,424.46 × 1,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,950.11x = 9,296,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,240.61/4,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.99

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